PIECE AND QUIET
We highlight two public sector installations where flooring from Polyflor is making a huge impact.
and neutral-toned Polysafe Modena in Gypsum, with its sophisticated micro- granite decoration, helped provide a homely and less clinical environment in the Jigsaw Building.
Pam Griffiths, Clinical & Commissioning Project Co-Ordinator at Royal Bournemouth Hospital, commented: “Polysafe flooring was the ideal choice for creating a fresh and clean look throughout our new Jigsaw Building that was a step away from the traditional, clinical look. The safety credentials of these floorcoverings give us confidence that we have created a safe environment for both our patients and staff in this new facility.”
ROYAL BOURNEMOUTH
HOSPITAL Decorative Polysafe safety floor, from UK vinyl manufacturer Polyflor, has recently been installed at Royal Bournemouth Hospital’s new Jigsaw Building.
Funded through donations and fundraising from two Jigsaw appeals, as well as NHS investment, this is where the Oncology, Haematology and Women’s Health departments are now based.
Around 2600m² of Polysafe Wood fx PUR and Polysafe Modena PUR sheet vinyl safety flooring was installed by Floorsure (Southern) Ltd of Havant, Hampshire, who worked closely with the main contractor, Brymor Construction Ltd, on this £5.7m Jigsaw Building project. The design-led safety flooring with integrated slip-resistance was fitted throughout circulation areas, corridors, treatment rooms and reception areas.
The use of the high-clarity timber effect Polysafe Wood fx in American Oak
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Providing sustainable wet slip resistance in busy, public areas where there is a risk of water spillage, both the Polysafe Wood fx and Polysafe Modena heavy commercial grade floorcoverings are suitable for high- traffic areas in the healthcare sector. Both of these design-led safety flooring ranges incorporate clear aluminium oxide safety particles through the performance layer of the vinyl which are virtually invisible to the naked eye, ensuring an attractive yet safe floor finish for use in commercial or residential areas.
Like all Polysafe ranges, Wood fx and Modena meet all the mandatory slip resistance requirements, achieving 36+ on the Pendulum Wet Test with full conformance to HSE Guidelines and EN 13845. These two ranges also pass the 50,000 cycles abrasion test demonstrating the sustainability of slip-resistant performance.
The Polysafe Wood fx and Modena ranges are also enhanced with cross linked and UV cured Polysafe PUR polyurethane reinforcement which makes them easy to clean and provides optimum appearance levels and reduced life cycle maintenance cost savings. Quick and easy to install, Polyflor’s vinyl flooring can also be welded at the seams to provide a hygienic surface, offering no sanctuary to dirt and bacteria.
NORTHAMPTON
ACADEMY As part of Northampton Academy’s refurbishment project, 2500m² of Polyflor’s acoustic flooring was specified to improve the acoustic performance at the secondary school.
The classic, wood-effect American Oak design from the Acoustix Forest fx PUR range was installed along corridors and staircases on multiple levels by local flooring contractor Absolute Coverings Ltd who are based in Silverstone, Northamptonshire.
Suitable for demanding, high-traffic commercial environments like large educational establishments, this acoustic floorcovering produces an impact sound reduction level of 19dB. This has aided in reducing the transfer of noise throughout the modern school building that accommodates approximately 1400 pupils.
Jed Queally, Business Manager at Northampton Academy, commented: “We specifically wanted an acoustic floorcovering to help create a more peaceful learning environment for our pupils, where excessive noise from foot traffic around classrooms would be less of a distraction.”
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